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| Author: | Larry [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 7:34 pm ] |
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Where would one go to find aluminum tubing? Went to the 2 major hardware stores today and was very dissapointed. I did find some copper tubing....kinda expensive. I'm almost thinking of just buying a uhf/vhf antenna and tearing it apart....but thats cheating right? Thanks |
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| Author: | Brad [ Sat Oct 15, 2005 5:18 pm ] |
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What kind of antenna are you trying to build? Brad N7JGX Whidbey Island, WA |
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| Author: | STEVE F. [ Sat Oct 15, 2005 7:13 pm ] |
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Larry, I used coppertubing for my j pole homebrew it works better, so I'm told, i guess uts your call. GOOD LUCK STEVE F. 73s |
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| Author: | Larry [ Sun Oct 16, 2005 5:23 pm ] |
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I want to try and construct a small 2m beam. It will be my first try at building an antenna. I've found plenty of cheap beams on the internet, but I want have a go at it myself. Its going to have to fit in my attic and theres not a whole lot of room up there to be turning an antenna. Steve, I've also heard copper is better, its a much better conductor than aluminum, but I have also heard the difference it miniscule. Of course, every little bit helps in this hobby :wink: Since weight and weather wont be an issue (in the attic) I might just give in and try it. Thanks Thanks |
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